A final thing to remember when purchasing a nightstand is to always check for quality and sturdiness. You want a nightstand that will be durable and long lasting. A nightstand is a considerable purchase therefore; you don't want to have to buy another one after only a few months because the first one fell apart. Be sure to look for top quality when purchasing your nightstand. Check your drawers and test it for overall durability. Go shopping with a solid plan and you'll be sure to find a quality night stand that works perfectly in your bedroom.

Bedroom nightstands are small, and so they fit into the nursery or a small child's room effortlessly. Put the little board books on the shelves or the special treasures in the drawers. Children will have an easier time accessing a smaller piece of furniture, so a nightstand is ideal. Your child's imagination could even make it into a fire department or doll house during playtime.

The origin of the nightstand is sadly unromantic. In the days before indoor toilet facilities, many households had cabinets beside the bed to enclose a chamber pot for use during the night, hence original night stands all feature a cupboard. Modern night stands, in contrast, may consist of drawers, shelves, or simply a surface designed to hold a clock, bedside lamp and glass of water.